

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a light-weight concrete construction panel having a layer of reinforcing mesh bonded to each of the two faces. Such panels are used on walls and floors as backerboards for the installation of ceramic tile and other facing materials. In this invention the web of mesh or other fabric wraps around the edge of the panel and is bonded in place on the top and bottom faces. The strip of mesh covering the edge is left unbonded and open; when two panels are placed abutting each other the unbonded strip of mesh along the edge captures the mortar that is applied to fill the joint. This permits improved edge-to-edge bonding.



